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Southwest, bag fees and credit card

Southwest reveals the effects of bag fees, announces credit card changes

Going forward, even more changes are on the horizon. On Thursday, Southwest shared a revamp to its Rapid Rewards Credit Cards. Those adjustments involve new perks that are effective immediately, but come with a cost. Each of the five credit cards will have a spike in annual fees .

The Points Guy on MSN · 1d

Southwest unveils big credit card refresh: 50% fee hikes, but new seating and boarding perks

Southwest Airlines hiked annual fees on its credit cards, but also announced a host of new benefits and other changes.

KRLD Radio Dallas on MSN · 11h

Southwest already seeing financial benefits of bag fees

Southwest Airlines is already seeing the financial benefits from the new bag fee system that went into effect in May. The airline is estimating bringing in $350-million this year on the bag fees alone.

Southwest Airlines, assigned seats

Reno Gazette Journal on MSN · 2d

No more seat scramble: Southwest to assign seats and change boarding in major overhaul

Southwest will assign seats for the first time ever in 2026. Here’s how group boarding will work — and what it means for your next flight.

Yahoo · 1d

Southwest Airlines Reveals Details About Its New Seating and Boarding Policy

Southwest Airlines will debut its new assigned seating policy in January 2026, bringing an end to the airline's once signature process of open seating. The airline's new boarding procedure will go into effect for flights scheduled on and after Jan.

Forbes on MSN · 1d

Southwest’s New Assigned Seating: What Travelers Need To Know

Starting January 27, 2026, Southwest passengers will be assigned seats, ending the chaotic scramble of its current open seating plan. The ability to choose your seat opens July 29, 2025, for flights departing in 2026 and beyond.

Southwest Airlines Confirms Major Changes Effective Immediately

Southwest Airlines has already made several high-profile changes for its customers over the past several months, ending its ...

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Southwest assigned seats are coming soon: Boarding groups explained

Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seating starting Jan. 27, 2026. The airline is adopting a group-based boarding ...

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Chase And Southwest Unveil New Credit Card Perks And 100K Sign-Up Bonus

Starting July 24, 2025, Chase and Southwest Airlines are rolling out a series of significant changes to the Southwest Rapid ...

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Southwest Airlines announces updates to Rapid Rewards earning - USA TODAY

Southwest Airlines wants to make it easier for you to get status in its Rapid Rewards program.. Beginning Jan. 1, it’s lowering the threshold to qualify for A-List and A-List preferred status.

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Southwest Airlines Considering Rewards Change After Ending Free Bags

Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will apply.

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Southwest Airlines potential changes 2025: What Arizonans need to know

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table for 2025 and beyond.

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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program changes: Here's how you ... - AOL

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Southwest Airlines potential changes: 3 big ideas - USA TODAY

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table for 2025 and beyond. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's ...

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